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9 new functional constituencies ensure a second vote

for every worker. Not geographical: constituencies represent interests at place of work.

New DB Roles

Criticism

DBS turned into organs of political power. Contrary

to BL.

Answer

New responsibilities for issues affecting residents in particular districts. Consistent with BL 97 (district organisations to be "responsible for providing services in such fields as culture, recreation and environmental sanitation").

DB and MC Membership

Criticism

Hong Kong people do not want abolition of appointed

seats.

Answer

With a fully elected Legco hard to justify continuation of appointed seats for MCs and DBs.

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